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Tuesday - Saturday
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Friday - 6:00 p.m. and Saturday - 12:00 noon
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Course Description
Learn the process of tax preparation and calculating tax returns. Starting at the very beginning, this course takes you through all the steps for understanding the basics of tax terms and tax laws. You will learn the different filing status for taxpayers and how to put the taxpayer information onto the tax return forms. The newest software is available for this class. The software is easy to use and simplifies tax return preparation. Because of the modern electronic capability, tax preparers don't have to spend hours with pencil and paper figuring math. Calculating forms require minimal input, and then accurately calculate all the math for you. With these lessons, you can learn to do your own taxes, do your friends and family taxes and become a paid tax preparer during tax season. Optional applications are available at the end of the lessons for registration with the IRS or to become an authorized e-file provider in your state. By the time you have completed the course, you will be able to prepare a basic tax return: taxpayers of each filing status; with a W2 or 1099-R form; with or without dependents; with minor itemized deductions, business or self-employment Schedules. You may also earn a Certificate of Completion from UniversalClass for finishing this class.
Course Requirements
No prerequisite education or experience is required. An interest in taxation, some math aptitude (or calculator).
Course Goals
The goal of this class is to learn basic tax preparation from beginning to calculation on tax software and to become proficient in calculating individual and business tax returns on a calculating tax return that is ready for mailing or e-filing.
Each lesson to be reviewed; tax forms downloaded from File Sharing. Additional reference material can be downloaded from the IRS website.
When all tests are completed a Certificate of Completion will be awarded.
Reading Materials
IRS Publications, which can be found on http://www.irs.gov
No purchase is required for any reading material or calculating tax return forms. Specific topic Links will be provided for each lesson component.
Grading Policy
The test grading overall will be by percentage for completing quizzes, tests, assignments and demonstrating proficiency at calculating a basic tax return that would be ready for filing. Each individual test (there are 4 tests and 1 final test) will be 10 questions with 10 points each for correct answers.
Length of Course
The course is self-paced so there is no set time frame, but most students finish within three months. Since enrollment is at any time, class forums will be held for everyone regardless of what lesson you are currently on. The lessons are completed at your own pace. Since the lessons are interactive, the quizzes and assignments can be completed at your own pace. A completed 1040 tax return will be the final test, after which a Certificate of Completion will be awarded.
